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You Cannot Lose With This Fantastic Recipe

I am looking forward to getting back to the usual, everyday dinner rotation after all these festive holiday meals! Don’t get me wrong; we all love a delicious, special dinner for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but after eating ham, smoked salmon, roast, red wine gravy and a gazillion different kinds of creamy salads for a few days in a row, you start missing the regular weeknight meals. Or at least that’s what’s happening to me.

I still have the New Year’s feast to deal with but I’m already planning for my first full week of soups, salads and casseroles. “Nothing special” sounds really special to me, at this point!

I asked my family what they would like for their first non-holiday meal and two out of three said meatloaf, so that’s what it’s going to be then! I have a really good recipe I’ve trusted for years – it’s from canarybird01 over at GardenWeb. My family is crazy about this recipe and I’ve shared it with so many people – now I wanted to share it with you, too!

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Quick Tip: Use condensed tomato soup or tomato puré – never ketchup!

Warm Yourself Up With A Soup Your Granny Used To Make!

It’s getting cold here up North! With a couple of pretty bad snow storms and below zero temperatures I have been thinking of moving my whole family to the Caribbean islands, or any place where flip flops are the only shoes you’ll ever need. But since it’s virtually impossible to make such a move at this point, I’ve had to settle for easier ways to keep warm.

And, you know, it’s not that bad to enjoy a bowl of hearty soup inside the house, by the fire, and watch the snowfall. Especially when you have a recipe as delicious as this one! It’s a potato soup with cheddar and bacon – very similar to the one my grandmother used to make, and I think it’s perfect for this time of year. Not that you couldn’t eat it in the middle of the summer, too!

Even if you already have a great potato soup recipe, I recommend giving this one a try. It is far better than any other soup I’ve had, and every time I make this my family gobbles it up faster than you could imagine.

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Quick Tip: Use turkey bacon for a leaner option.

I Never Thought Adding This One Ingredient Could Make This Salad So Amazing!

A good friend of mine thought it was weird that I was going to serve potato salad for Thanksgiving. In her opinion, potato salads were for summer parties and BBQ’s, not for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s funny; sometimes we are so used to doing things the way we’ve always done them, that we don’t even think about other options.

When I was young, potato salad was definitely a barbecue dish for us, too. But pretty soon after I got married and started a holiday tradition of my own, it became a Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish. I think it goes together perfectly with all the other holiday foods. Besides, everyone seems to love potato salad!

I haven’t always made the same exact recipe, though. But this one, from Melanie Cooks, has quickly become my favorite. There is one special ingredient I had never thought of adding – it made such a big difference!

Recipe and image courtesy of Melanie Cooks.

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Quick Tip: Use potatoes with thin skin.

We Cracked The Code! This Is The Most Amazing Way To Cook Roast Beef

I had an awesome roast beef recipe that I used to make for Sunday supper, once a month. It was a recipe my aunt gave me years ago; she said she had found it in an old cook book and thought it was scrumptious. And it really was – I thought it was the best EVER and there’s no way anything could ever top that one. But then our neighbors invited us over for dinner.

Kristen, my neighbor, had made roast beef with baked potatoes and as soon as we stepped in, the aromas nearly swept me off my feet. I asked her if she had a family recipe for it but she kind of just shrugged and said; “No, I just found this one online.”

The meal was out-of-this-world amazing and I’m not even ashamed to say I forced her to give me the recipe immediately. She was more than happy to do so and, of course, I immediately saved it in my stash of favorites when I got back home.

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Quick Tip: The alcohol in the gravy will burn off as it cooks!

Fill Your Belly With This Stuffing That Will Make You Want To Slap Your Momma

Raise your hand if your favorite thing about Thanksgiving is the food? I bet there are like a gazillion hands raised right about now.

The traditional Thanksgiving spread is probably one of the most notable dinners in the USA. From the turkey to the sweet potatoes, you truly get a little dose of food heaven. Plus, you fall into a nice food coma afterward. I think my favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner would be the stuffing. I love it! This recipe is for sausage stuffing that is truly delectable.

I have made this stuffing for weeknight meals in addition to holiday spread as well and everyone in my family loves it. It’s one of the recipes that you just can’t go wrong with. Give it a shot. I know you and yours will be head over heels about it. I will definitely be making this sausage stuffing time and time again and not just on the holidays!

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Quick Tip: This stuffing is great for serving to large crowds.

Sorry, Grandma – This Is My New Favorite Now

When it comes to summer picnic salads I would have to say that potato is my favorite. Now, my husband, on the other hand, is quite smitten by macaroni salad. When we host a picnic I try to make both. Typically, my potato salad is made using a traditional or classic recipe. You know the one! It usually contains hard-boiled eggs, celery, mustard, and mayo. Am I forgetting something? Oh, yes! And potatoes! LOL Anyway, this recipe is for Creole potato salad and it sure is good!

If you take a look at the ingredient list, there really aren’t too many differences between this potato salad recipe and a classic recipe. However, the flavor is completely different and so much better than any I’ve ever tried! This is a salad that is not just good for picnics – I intend to serve this for Thanksgiving and pretty much any family gathering we end up going to.

If you like your tater salad with a bit of a kick then consider making this recipe. You can also use your favorite, regular mustard for this, and then just add some Creole seasoning (instead of using Creole mustard). Enjoy!

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Quick Tip: This salad is a great way to use up those leftover potatoes!

How To Make A Scrumptious Meal Without Breaking The Bank

If you have a big get-together coming up and you know there will be plenty of hungry people around, this recipe is for you! Here’s a super easy way to feed the whole neighborhood – this chicken salad is not only delicious; it’s also very simple to put together and it’s easy on your wallet!

This chicken salad recipe from ReMarkable Home is one of my all-time favorites. You can make this salad a little lighter and sweeter by adding some grapes or chopped apples – or choosing low-fat ingredients, like explained on the next page. Don’t worry if you’re not planning for a party; you can make half a batch or even just 1/4, without a hassle.

I love serving this salad as a sandwich (I use either croissants or toast) but you could definitely serve it as a side dish, with almost any entree you can think of. I am dying to try this with cheesy scalloped potatoes – somehow I have a feeling that combination would completely tantalize my taste buds!

Recipe and image courtesy of ReMarkable Home.

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Quick Tip: You can easily make just half a batch or even 1/4 batch for a smaller group of people.